Zeke Robert Markshausen (born January 26, 1987) is a former American football wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the

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as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He played

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at Northwestern.

Professional career

Following a mini-camp tryout, Markshausen was signed by the

on August 8, 2010. He was waived on August 30. Markshausen spent the entire 2010 season out of football and signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on July 30, 2011. He was waived during final roster cuts on September 3, but was signed to the team's

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on November 30. He was released from the practice squad on December 4. Following the 2011 season, Markshausen re-signed with the Chiefs on February 29, 2012. He was released by the Chiefs on August 26, 2012.

Coaching history

In 2013, Markshausen accepted an offer to be the receivers coach at North Shore Country Day School in Winnetka, Illinois.

References

External links

Northwestern Wildcats bio
* * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Markshausen, Zeke 1987 births Living people American football wide receivers Northwestern Wildcats football players Chicago Bears players Kansas City Chiefs players